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Auranofin (brand name Ridaura) is an organogold compound classified by the World Health Organization as an antirheumatic agent. Ridaura is indicated in the management of adults with active classical or definite rheumatoid arthritis (ARA criteria) who have had an insufficient therapeutic response to, or are intolerant of, an adequate trial of full doses of one or more nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The mechanism of action of is not understood. In patients with adult rheumatoid arthritis, it may modify disease activity as manifested by synovitis and associated symptoms, and reflected by laboratory parameters such as ESR. There is no substantial evidence, however, that gold-containing compounds induce remission of rheumatoid arthritis. It may act as an inhibitor of kappab kinase and thioredoxin reductase, which would lead to a decreased immune response and decreased free radical production, respectively. In patients with inflammatory arthritis, such as adult and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, gold salts can decrease the inflammation of the joint lining. This effect can prevent destruction of bone and cartilage. Ridaura should be added to a comprehensive baseline program, including non-drug therapies. Unlike anti-inflammatory drugs, RIDAURA does not produce an immediate response. Therapeutic effects may be seen after three to four months of treatment, although improvement has not been seen in some patients before six months.   NCATS

  • SMILES: CC[P](CC)(CC)[Au+][S-][C@@H]1O[C@H](COC(C)=O)[C@@H](OC(C)=O)[C@H](OC(C)=O)[C@H]1OC(C)=O
  • InChIKey: IRPYFWIZKIOHQN-XTZHGVARSA-N
  • Mol. Mass: 678.484
  • ALogP: Missing data
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  • Mechanism of Action:
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  • Black Box: Yes
  • Availability: Prescription Only
  • Delivery Methods: Oral
  • Pro Drug: No

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Australia

$2.4894 - $11.0369
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(1-thio-beta-d-glucopyranosato)(triethylphosphine)gold 2,3,4,6-tetraacetate | 2,3,4,6-tetra-o-acetyl-1-thio-beta-d-glucopyranosato-s (triethylphosphine)gold | auranofin | auranofina | auranofine | auranofinum | ridaura | sk-39162 | sk&f-39162 | triethylphosphine gold

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